The ancestors of the name Berchwoyd date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence near a stand of birch trees. Further research showed the name was derived from the Old English word birce, meaning birch.

Berchwoyd Early Origins

The surname Berchwoyd was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Berchwoyd Spelling Variations

Berchwoyd Spelling Variations

Berchwoyd has been spelled many different ways, including Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Birchwood, Berchwood, Birchwoode, Birchwude, Birchewode and many more.

Berchwoyd Early History

Berchwoyd Early History

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Berchwoyd Early Notables (pre 1700)

Berchwoyd Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Berchwoyds to arrive on North American shores: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.

The Berchwoyd Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Berchwoyd Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.